Nate Berkus
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Nathan Jay Berkus (born September 17, 1971) is an American interior designer and decorator. He runs Chicago interior design firm Nate Berkus Associates and has been a regular guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, offering design advice to viewers.
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[edit] Personal Life
Berkus was born in Southern California, and grew up mainly in suburban Minneapolis. He is Jewish and openly gay.[1] Berkus graduated from Lake Forest College, near Chicago, in 1994. He is related to the venture capitalist, David Berkus, the musician, Gunther Berkus, and Josh Berkus of Software in the Public Interest. Designer Nancy Golden from HGTV and DIY networks is his mother.
In December 2004 Berkus and his partner, photographer Fernando Bengoechea, were vacationing at a beach resort in Sri Lanka when the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit. While Berkus survived, Bengoechea is still missing and presumed dead.[2] Berkus appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show on January 17, 2005, to talk about his ordeal and the loss of his love.
Berkus is currently involved in a relationship with Bally Shoe designer Brian Atwood.[3]
[edit] Career
In November 2005, Hyperion Books published Berkus's book Home Rules: Transform the Place You Live into a Place You'll Love (ISBN 1-4013-0137-1), a step-by-step guide to home design and decoration.
In 2005, Nate Berkus began selling his merchandise at Linens 'n Things stores throughout North America.
He is the host of the new reality show Oprah's Big Give, which premiered March 2, 2008.
